K. S. Upadhyay

Additional Director of Education / CEO

Delhi Board of School Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi

K. S. Upadhyay is the Additional Director of Education, Government of NCT Delhi, and the CEO of the Delhi Board of School Education. He leads transformative initiatives such as the Schools of Specialized Excellence and the Chief Minister Shri Schools, driving educational reform from policy design to on-ground execution.

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An accomplished educationist, he has authored Physics textbooks for NCERT and NIOS, and serves on multiple CBSE committees as well as the NEP 2020 subcommittee. Prior to his current role, he served as Principal with Navodaya Vidyalaya and as Regional Director at NIOS, contributing significantly to India’s educational landscape.

Upcoming Sessions

Inclusion, Empowerment & Sustainability

Beyond Numbers: How Women Navigate the Workforce

Day 2: Thu, Nov 13, 2025

1 Hour

Silver Oak Hall

Agri & Rural Livelihood

Mandatory Skill Education under NEP2020: From Policy to Practice

Day 2: Thu, Nov 13, 2025

1 Hour

Jarcaranda Hall

Agri & Rural Livelihood

Emerging Opportunities in Creating Sustainable Livelihoods for Low-Income Communities

Day 2: Thu, Nov 13, 2025

1 Hour

Stein Auditorium

There’s a lot happening at charcha 2025

Exciting programming in play - marquee speakers, extensive CSR and CSO network participation, thought-provoking panels and workshops, curated networking, and more.